budget backpacking

Crossing Borders: Guatemala to Mexico and Back Again

Crossing Borders: Guatemala to Mexico and Back Again

Those on a budget will be glad to know that, with a little advance planning, you can cross the two of the main borders between Mexico and Guatemala on your own and for a fraction of the price offered on private shuttles.

What We Spent in Colombia

What We Spent in Colombia

We fell in love with Colombia but that didn't mean our budget fell by the wayside. Although we came in under budget for our stay, this would have been very difficult without a five week stay in Medellin. Here's our breakdown for our 3-month stay.

What Do Things Cost in Colombia?

What Do Things Cost in Colombia?

Part of our 'what do things cost?' series, this article outlines the typical costs in Colombia for a budget backpacker, to allow us (and you) to make a comparison of living and travel costs across Latin America.

A Life of Cheap Travel - How Much Did We Spend in a Year?

A Life of Cheap Travel - How Much Did We Spend in a Year?

Want to travel but the cost is holding you back? In this post, we'll show you how we travelled for one year on a really tight budget and give you some great tips on how to make your money stretch further on the road.